Eric Clapton at His Best is a two-LP compilation of Eric Clapton's work after he left his earlier band Cream, released in September 1972. It was concurrently released with a two-LP compilation of Cream tracks, Heavy Cream, along with at His Best solo retrospectives by Cream's other members Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker.
Eric Clapton – vocals, lead vocals, guitar Carl Radle – bass Jim Gordon – drums, percussion, piano Stephen Stills – guitar Bobby Whitlock – organ, piano, vocals, acoustic guitar John Simon – piano Leon Russell – piano Bobby Keys – saxophone Jim Price – trumpet J. I. Allison, Rita Coolidge, Sonny Curtis – vocals Delaney Bramlett – vocals, rhythm guitar Bonnie Bramlett – vocals Duane Allman – guitar Ric Grech – bass, guitar Ginger Baker – drums Steve Winwood – vocals, organ, guitar
Side one
Bottle of Red Wine (Delaney Bramlett/Eric Clapton) - 3:06 From Eric Clapton (1970). Produced by Delaney Bramlett.
Anyday (Eric Clapton/Bobby Whitlock) - 6:33 From Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs. Produced by The Dominos; executive producer Tom Dowd.
I Looked Away (Eric Clapton/Bobby Whitlock) - 3:02 From Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs.
Let It Rain (Bonnie Bramlett/Eric Clapton) - 5:07 From Eric Clapton.
Lonesome and a Long Way from Home (Bonnie Bramlett/Leon Russell) - 3:43 From Eric Clapton.
Side two
Sea of Joy (Steve Winwood) - 5:23 From Blind Faith (1969). Produced by Jimmy Miller by arrangement with Robert Stigwood and Chris Blackwell.
Layla (Eric Clapton/Jim Gordon) - 7:01 From Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs.
Blues Power (Eric Clapton/Leon Russell) - 3:10 From Eric Clapton.
Bell Bottom Blues (Eric Clapton/Bobby Whitlock) - 5:00 From Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs.
Side three
After Midnight (John J. Cale) - 3:11 From Eric Clapton.
Keep On Growing (Eric Clapton/Bobby Whitlock) - 6:20 From Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs.
Little Wing (Jimi Hendrix) - 5:31 From Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs.
Presence of the Lord (Eric Clapton) - 4:48 From Blind Faith.
Side four
Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad? (Eric Clapton/Bobby Whitlock) - 4:41 From Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs.
Easy Now (Eric Clapton) - 2:58 From Eric Clapton.
Slunky (Delaney Bramlett/Eric Clapton) - 3:33 From Eric Clapton.
Key to the Highway (Charles Segar/Bill Broonzy) - 9:39 From Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs.
